Pretty much every bride-to-be dreams of that “perfect” wedding dress. The bridal magazines offer infinite suggestions, and the process can get pretty overwhelming – and fast. Birkat Elyon has decades of experience providing couples with gorgeous, high-quality cubic zirconia wedding rings. Having been in “the bride business” for such a long time, they have these six helpful tips for picking the perfect wedding dress.
DO YOUR HOMEWORK
This is part of the fun! Check out sites like Pinterest to start helping you organize your vision – from the “look,” to what you want to convey (simple, “Downton Abbey,” hippie-chick…). You’ll also start to suss out favorite designers (which will help when visiting your local bridal shops). If this part seems a little overwhelming, focus on the “feelings” that a certain dress gives you and let that guide you towards your ultimate choice.
GIVE YOURSELF TIME…LOTS OF TIME
Once you’re engaged, things start to move kind of fast. Make finding your perfect wedding dress a priority; factor in a six to eight-month window before the ceremony to begin the hunt. That allows plenty of time for ordering, alterations and other important details.
CONSIDER YOUR WEDDING VENUE
If you’re getting married on a beach, some dress styles will work better than others (#sand). It’s helpful to talk to your stylist about the overall “vision” you have around your wedding. He/she can then steer you towards a style that will fit right in. On that same note, consider the time of year you’ll be married. A super-heavy dress might look wonderful, but during a summer heatwave, it will make you miserable.
THINK ABOUT YOUR BODY TYPE
There are so many dress styles and fabrics out there, you’re sure to find a combo that flatters your unique silhouette. Consider what you’d like to highlight: your awesome cleavage? Beautiful neck and shoulders? You may also have features you’d like to downplay. Give yourself enough time to tailor your dress so that it makes you feel like a queen! On that note, factor in a little extra to the budget to account for extra alterations. PS – Birkat Elyon offers dazzling CZ earrings and necklaces to add some extra sparkle to your ensemble.
STAY OPEN-MINDED
You may have your heart set on a particular “look.” However, your stylist has been there/done that many, MANY times. Take their expert advice. You may find that a style option you’d never have considered is beyond perfect – and isn’t that what you’re going for?
LIMIT THE ENTOURAGE
Sure, it seems like fun to have your entire bridal party with you as you shop. But that can result in more confusion. Keep it simple with no more than three trusted friends or family members. Some brides opt to bring a couple of friends to the initial round of shopping – then invite your mom or grandmother to help you zero in on the top choices.
One thing that’s easy to decide is on the right jewelry to go with your dress. Check out Birkat Elyon’s line of gorgeous, affordable CZ pieces for some extra “sparkle” on your big day!